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    Water in Truck oil from putting boat in water.. Possible?

    Changed the oil in my pick up last week. It was the first time it was changed since before the boating season (truck doesn't get a lot of miles). There was a small amount of water in the oil when drained. Is it possible water got in the oil through either the drain plug, filter or pan gasket...
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    87 Mercruiser 4.3 175 hp - Low on power?

    I just bought a 1987 Sunbird 18'10" open bow with a 4.3 in it. We took it out last night for the first time and it would only run up to about 30 mph (boat speedo) with mediocre acceleration up to that point. The tach does not work on the boat, but I'm familiar with motors and it sure didn't...
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    newer 90hp ob or older 115hp ob

    I'm looking at a Bayliner that I can get at a good price. it has a 2001 90hp Merc on back. I have access to a cheap 115 Merc (1979) that i could theoretically toss on back of the boat as well. my question is is it worth it to do the swap? is there going to be that big of a difference? or are...
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    Advise on boat size for newbie?

    I'm looking to buy a boat for the first time. My father has had many boats while we were kids, but I now think it's time to get my own. I'm looking for a rereational boat. Lots of cruising, wakeboarding, skiing, etc. Been looking at boats in the 17-18' range, but found a 20' Larson for a heck...
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    Looking at a boat to buy: Blazer 4.3 instead of Mercruiser

    Looking at a boat that has a GM 4.3 from a Blazer installed because the Mercruiser engine was trashed. They said they paid $3k to have it professionally installed and converted. I know one difference is the cam and head gaskets are different, but i guess my main question is this a boat to walk...
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